King James Version
What Does Joshua 23:9 Mean?
“For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day. For the LORD: or, Then the LORD will drive”
Context
7
That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:
8
But cleave unto the LORD your God, as ye have done unto this day. But cleave: or, For if ye will cleave, etc
9
For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but as for you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day. For the LORD: or, Then the LORD will drive
10
One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.
11
Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God. yourselves: Heb. your souls
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(9) **No man hath been able to stand before you.**—Comp. Joshua 1:5.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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